Best eNail / eRig 2022
Get the best Portable Dry Herb Vaporizer for your needs!
This article was last updated January 20, 2022
An electronic nail or e-Nail is a replacement for the old-fashioned blowtorch and rig set-up you’d need to enjoy your dabs. e-Nails heat the “nail” evenly, to precise temperatures, producing zero combustion by-product and taking all the guesswork out of the process.
To those new to the consumption of concentrates, it definitely might seem a bit overwhelming. But using an e-Nail makes the entire dabbing process pretty seamless. The temperature precision means you to truly savor those delicious terpenes in the material and maximize the effects of certain cannabinoids. Both of which would’ve been lost if the dab was burnt instead of vaporized. Precise low-temperature dab hits are also way less harsh and uncomfortable than the draws associated with using the butane torches.
Today e-Nails are a pretty common find on the vaporizer market – with an equally diverse selection of form factors, features, coils, and functionality.
Best Overall
Peak Pro
Peak performance, Pro design
When the original Peak was released in 2018 – it was considered an industry game changer with its advanced features and unique device design. In 2020, Puffco debuted the Peak Pro – an ode to the original yet updated with new heating element, real-time temperature control, and wireless charging.
The Peak Pro has 3 main components – the glass piece (which definitely resembles its namesake – a peak) which may be filled with water for smoother and cooler hits. Then there is the stable device base, outlined with an LED ring – indicating the Peak Pro’s current status/temperature level.
The final main piece of the Peak Pro is the ceramic coil – it has gold plated connections and a sensor that monitors the bowl’s temperature allowing the Peak to make automatic power adjustments and keep the bowl’s temperature precise at all times. The Peak has 4 temperature settings you can cycle through but you can also fully customize settings via the smartphone app
Peak Pro Specs
- BrandPuffco
- MSRP$79
- Build MaterialMetal
- Included CoilsCeramic
- Temp Settings4 Levels
- Heat up Time5-10s
- Battery Cap2800mAh
- Use Time30 sessions
- Charger TypeUSB-C
Peak Pro Authorized Dealers
- Vape-SmartCOUPON TVG10
- POTV
Best Value
Vista Mini 2
Pocket-Friendly Portable
The Vista Mini 2 is one of the smallest dab rigs on the current market, at only 6 inches tall and 2 inches wide. But what it lacks in size it definitely makes up for in build quality, relative performance, and in affordability.
For a device at this price, you’d usually expect a few discrepancies in the details. In contrast, the Vista Mini 2 looks elegant and feels pretty stable, with a one-button interface, and some stylish engraving to it. A noticeable feature is the clear carb cap that gives us a beautiful glance of the vapor during sessions.
Performance-wise, the Vista Mini 2 has a quartz embedded atomizer placed on the top of the vape. Which is unique since most dab rigs have them on the side. The Vista heats up in a quick 8 seconds, and the resulting vapor is light, and well cooled by the extendable mouthpiece.
Surprisingly, the Vista Mini is also compatible with a Qi wireless charger. Meaning you can leave it charging and it’ll be ready anytime. The Vista Mini 2 has a very great value/performance ratio – making it a great travel E-rig or your first device.
Best Nail
G Pen Connect
Ditch the Torch
The G-Pen Connect is a pretty small e-Nail that is compatible with any water pipe with a 14mm down stem. One of its best qualities is that it’s sleekly designed and conveniently modular – each of the Connect’s main pieces connects magnetically, including the lid which replaces the traditional carb cap.
The G Pen connect is a simple, straightforward device with a near-zero learning curve and is great if you already have a rig that you prefer.
The ceramic coil produces a light, flavorful vapor at the lowest of its 3 settings and gradually becomes denser the higher up you go. The middle (green) setting being the most balanced. If you’re up for even more, there’s also the manual heating feature which boosts the device to its hottest temperature – yet still produces dense vapor that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Needless to say, it is much trickier to modulate those qualities with just a torch.
GPen Connect Specs
- BrandGPen
- MSRP$150
- Build MaterialMetal
- Included CoilsCeramic
- Temp Settings3 Levels
- Heat up Time2-5s
- Battery Cap850mAh
- Use Time6-9 sessions
- Charger TypeMicro-USB
GPen Connect Authorized Dealers
- G-PenCOUPON TVG15
- Vapor.comCOUPON TVG20
- Vape-SmartCOUPON TVG10
Best Under $100
XMax Qomo
Best for Beginners
The XMAX QOMO is probably the e-Rig newbie’s best friend. Priced at only $89, the QOMO comes with features we usually find on pricer devices. The QOMO features a mini water bubbler, a ceramic cup chamber with three temperature settings, an LED light indicator, and a 1350mAh battery that charges via USB-C.
The mini water bubbler holds just enough water to better cool the vapor, yet not so much that it becomes somewhat of a hassle on a small device. The included ceramic coil produces an above-average vapor quality that’s pretty decently flavored. For optimum flavor, stick to the lowest temperature setting.
Standing at only 12.7cm tall, the QOMO classifies as a micro E-rig, one that you can take with you on trips or parties. The QOMO is a great device to get your bearings on and get familiar with the consumption of concentrates and the maintenance of an E-rig. All the QOMO’S parts are easily removable for cleaning and improved storage.
XMax Qomo Specs
- BrandXVape
- MSRP$68
- Build MaterialMetal
- Included CoilsCeramic
- Temp Settings3-Levels
- Heat up Time20s
- Battery Cap1350mAh
- Use Time6-9 sessions
- Charger TypeUSB-C
XMax Qomo Authorized Dealers
- Vape-SmartCOUPON TVG10
Best for Dry Herb
Dr Dabber Switch
The Power of Induction Heating
Induction Heating is new in the world of vaping and the Dr Dabber Switch is leading the charge. The Switch is anything but subtle – in fact, at 10 inches tall and 13 with the bubbler attached – its definitely a show stopper.
This advanced heating method essentially electromagnets to heat up coils, inside of which is a receptacle that holds the wax. Induction heating allows the device to heat to any temperature from 300°F to 800+°F in a record 3-4 seconds. The Switch is also one of the few handheld dab rigs compatible with dry herb.
The Switch is definitely a device to covet, constructed with premium materials and with a stacked kit to match – all this plus consistently good vapor production each time: make the Switch pretty worth its $$$.
Dr Dabber Switch Specs
- BrandDr.Dabber
- MSRP$399
- Build MaterialPlastic
- Included CoilsCeramic
- Temp Settings300-800°F (148-426°C)
- Heat up Time2-5s
- Battery Cap3000mAh
- Use Time20-30 Minutes
- Charger TypeProprietary
Dr Dabber Switch Authorized Dealers
- Vapor.comCOUPON TVG20
- Vape-SmartCOUPON TVG10
- Dr Dabber